Photo: Courtesy Newport Restoration Foundation, R.I. 2002.143
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Desk-on-frame |
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Object numberRIF4408 |
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MakerMaker Unknown |
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Dimensions34 3/8 × 30 1/4 × 18 1/2 in. (87.313 × 76.835 × 46.99 cm) |
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Date17901810 |
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Current locationNewport Restoration Foundation, Rhode Island |
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GeographyMade in, Probably made in Rhode Island(view a map of Rhode Island) |
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MediumMahogany (primary) |
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InscriptionsPaper with the Sheffield crest in top left drawer; "93" written in pencil on right exterior side of left top drawer; "32" written in pencil on backside of top left drawer; "25" written in pencil on backside of right top drawer. |
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ProvenanceBy descent in the Townsend family, Newport, Rhode Island; by descent to the Sheffield family, Newport; by descent to Samuel S. Sheffield, Cincinnati; sold to the Newport Restoration Foundation, Rhode Island, 1969 |
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Associated namesSheffield familyS. S. Sheffield Townsend family |